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    Rwanda land tenure regularisation case study

    Evidence on Demand, 2014
    Land has historically been a source of dispute and conflict in Rwanda, compounded by the social unrest which resulted in the 1994 genocide. Up to one million people were killed and three million fled to neighbouring countries, leading to weakened political institutions, infrastructure and human capital. Traditional land allocation systems also suffered.
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    South China Sea: opportunity or liability?

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2011
    The report makes the following recommendations:
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    Links between climate change, conflict and governance in Africa

    Institute for Security Studies, 2012
    Climate change has repeatedly been called a major threat to Africa. Identically, the risk of climate-induced violent and armed conflict is considered high for the continent. The current paper identifies available policy options and recommends mitigating measures to counter these perceived effects of climate change in Africa.
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    Interethnic conflict in Jonglei State, South Sudan: Emerging ethnic hatred between the Lou Nuer and the Murle

    African Journals Online - AJOL, 2014
    This article analyses the escalation of interethnic conflicts between the Lou Nuer people and the Murle people in Jonglei State of South Sudan. Historically, interethnic conflicts in Jonglei were described as environmental conflicts, in which multiple ethnic groups competed over scarce resources for cattle grazing.
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    Second national dialogue on the Naxal problem: mapping the motivations and local support

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    As the present situation stands, the Maoists have always had only one objective – to capture power by armed struggle and set up what they refer to as “New Democracy”. This in mind they have between an intense to moderate presence in at least 161 districts spread over 9 states.
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    Building bridges: a regional dialogue

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    South Asia continues to be the most volatile region in the world, involved in issues relating to Insurgency, Terrorism, Border Disputes and the Environment. These issues are transnational in nature and no country can address it alone.  A regional approach therefore is best suited to address such issues.
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    Besides greed and grievances: natural resource characteristics and conflicts in Africa

    Institute for Security Studies, 2013
    The relationship between natural resources and conflict is not new, yet a more holistic understanding of the relationship between natural resources and conflict requires an appreciation of the role of natural resource characteristics.
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    Inside Myanmar: reforms, reconciliation, social & ethnic divide

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    The purpose of this conference is to attempt to set all important issues regarding Myanmar in proper context. The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies is committed to generate and share knowledge about this particular region.
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    South China Sea: emerging security architecture

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    The South China Sea (SCS) dispute has become a flash point in Southeast Asia. The dispute is between the five countries of Southeast Asia, China and Taiwan. In the process of strengthening their claims, these countries are strengthening their civil and military capacities.
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    The Naxal problem: understanding the issues, challenges and alternative approaches

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    This paper is a summary of the talks held by the IPCS and various other groups to address the issue of posed by the Naxal guerrilla groups in India. The aim of the conference was to produce policy recommendation to stem the violence propagated by these groups.

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